Dances of Universal Peace (DUP) - experience the power & joy of chanting while dancing in a circle

Chant and dance can awaken a powerful, experiential response, that takes people beyond what a verbal recitation does.Dances of Universal Peace on YouTube (with Ralph & Vitalija leading): www.youtube.com/RainbowDanceUK/videosWhy don't you invite us to dance with you (we're happy to travel)?

The Dances of Universal Peace are often accompanied by drum, guitar or other instruments.
Newcomers are always welcome - no experience is required. More about the DUPRead feedback from dancers with Ralph & Mo'unisa (Vitalija) (photo)
You are invited to join our free e-mail list inviting and informing you about Calderdale peace dances:Contact Ralph: rainbowralph[AT]gmail.com - or Jilani: jilanicordelia[AT]gmail.com(We each have our own peace dance e-mail lists)

You are also welcome to join Ralph's "Devotional Chanting" e-mail list.

Today Ralph & Mo'unisa focus on sharing some beautiful peace dances by Nasrudin (James Burgess).
Nasrudin stopped leading DUP many years ago, and we like to bring some of his dances back to life.
Some of Nasrudin's dances are here: www.jamesburgess.com/dup.html(3rd Sunday / month - Jilani & Robert will be away today). Cost: £10/ £7. Contact: today Ralph 07909 488272Venue: Riverside School Community Room, Holme Street (entrance opp. Little Theatre, next to the canal), HX7 8EE
=> streetmap.co.uk.

1st Saturday every ODD month (May, July, Sept., Nov.) we'll sing and dance in the Riverside Community Room Hebden Bridge.
"We move, breathe and sing together, holding hands – like one organism. Like a cell in the body, remembering being part of something much bigger than the small self. The separated individuality may dissolve into a blissful state of oneness with the group."
Led by Mo'unisa (Vitalija) & Ralph, accompanied by drum and guitar. Everyone is welcome to experience the magic and joy of the Dances of Universal Peace.

Suggested donation: £10
- FREE car parking behind the school (opposite Post Office)
[1st Sat each EVEN month will be Sufi Zikr for Women, led by Mo'unisa]
Venue: Riverside School Community Room, Holme Street (entrance opp. Little Theatre, next to the canal), Hebden Bridge HX7 8EE => map with arrow on streetmap.co.uk.

1st Saturday every ODD month (July, Sept., Nov.) we'll sing and dance in the Riverside Community Room Hebden Bridge.
"We move, breathe and sing together, holding hands – like one organism. Like a cell in the body, remembering being part of something much bigger than the small self. The separated individuality may dissolve into a blissful state of oneness with the group."
Led by Mo'unisa (Vitalija) & Ralph, accompanied by drum and guitar. Everyone is welcome to experience the magic and joy of the Dances of Universal Peace.

1st Saturday every ODD month (Sept., Nov.) we'll sing and dance in the Riverside Community Room Hebden Bridge.
"We move, breathe and sing together, holding hands – like one organism. Like a cell in the body, remembering being part of something much bigger than the small self. The separated individuality may dissolve into a blissful state of oneness with the group."
Led by Mo'unisa (Vitalija) & Ralph, accompanied by drum and guitar. Everyone is welcome to experience the magic and joy of the Dances of Universal Peace.

Suggested donation: £10
- FREE car parking behind the school (opposite Post Office)
[1st Sat each EVEN month will be Sufi Zikr for Women, led by Mo'unisa]
Venue: Riverside School Community Room, Holme Street (entrance opp. Little Theatre, next to the canal), Hebden Bridge HX7 8EE => map with arrow on streetmap.co.uk.

Begin: Sat 6:15pm. End: Tue 2pm “Fall into your heart”, holding hands, honouring various religions / spiritual traditions, moving and chanting in a circle. Simple words, simple movements, attuning to love, harmony and beauty: dancing inter-faith. A joyful and powerful experience of oneness, freeing the voice. We move, breathe and sing together - like one organism, like a cell in the body, remembering being part of something much bigger than the small self. No singing or dancing experience is required.
A stay at Woodbrooke with large park, lake, labyrinth and more is a real treat.
Full catering with lots of choices for each meal + tea breaks -
see photos from last yearVideos of us dancing @ Woodbrooke: www.youtube.com/RainbowDanceUKResidential Fee: £353 - Non-Residential Fee: £252
Booking & details: www.woodbrooke.org.uk

Leeds: Mo'unisa (Vitalija) & Ralph like to come again and lead Dances of Universal Peace on a weekend afternoon
Please Contact us if you want to be invited!top of page

Chorlton (South Manchester): a weekend afternoon Dances of Universal Peace with Ralph & Mo'unisa (Vitalija)
Please Contact us if you want to be invited! top of page

Sorry, NOT on Tue 13 Feb !
This evening consists of Dances of Universal Peace as well as zikr and other Sufi practices.
Jilani is a musician and certified leader (and a mentor-in-training) of the Dances of Universal Peace. She has led the Dances since 2005, and since studying for over two years with Neil Douglas-Klotz has shared the Aramaic Prayer in many different contexts in the UK and abroad, particularly in France where she is much in demand as a teacher. She effortlessly creates a safe and held space where people can feel confident. Her relaxed and patient teaching style means people easily learn the words, chants and movements. Then together we can enter the profound and healing depths of the Dance experience, a journey into Unity, Beauty and even Bliss.
Cost: £5 / £7.50 / £10
Contact: Jilani Cordelia, phone: 01422 886410 - email: jilanicordelia[AT]gmail.com - please phone or email to confirm or find out details.
Venue: Heart Centre, Dean House Lane, Luddenden, HX2 6RF. map on maps.google.co.uk

Tuedays weekly (10 weeks course): CIRCLE DANCE in Hebden Bridge with Sophia Hatch, 7.30pm – 9.30pmFirst session FREE if you are a new comer.
Cost: 10 week term costs £59 upfront / £39 on benefits. OR Pay as you go £8 / Benefits £5.
OPEN to MEN + WOMEN. Newcomers + more experienced. NO partners needed.
Dance in the spring welcome the new ,with both lively energising dances as well as gentle + meditative ones - some traditional some recent.. some easy others more tricky...a BIG mix of music.
The aim is to raise energy, have fun, make new friends , community building, and create peace
within ourselves. I also bring a dash of Alexander Technique into the class.
Contact: Sophia www.sophiafreedancer.co.uk - phone: 01422 843000 - e: sophiafreedancer[AT]talktalk.net
VENUE: Riverside School (left entrance), Holme Street (opp. Little Theatre).

Monthly evenings of Dances of Universal Peace 7.00-9.30pm - all are welcome.
Please phone Margaret on 01706 214180 by lunchtime the day before (if you can) to let her know you are coming. If this isn't possible then please do phone to make sure we will be there.
Cost: £7
Email: marydowson[AT]talktalk.net - Web Site: www.marydowson.co.ukMary occasionally leads other DUP events around Lancashire - if you are interested, please ask to be on her email list.

Some Fridays: informal chat about Subud & the Latihan, Hebden Bridge, 12:30ish-2pmishDo you want to find out more about the little known international sister- and brotherhood of Subud and the latihan, which is a unique way to connect with the Divine Creator-Life Force across religious boundaries, involving sound and movement? Ask Ralph if you're interested - or:
During the Soup Dragon (12:30ish - 2:30ish) Godfrey will be happy to chat with you.
Organic soup & bread are served for a donation.
Venue: Hebden Bridge Methodist Church, Hebble End / Market Street, HX7 8EU
More about Subud & the Latihan

2nd Sunday / month Charlestown: Universal Worship Service in the Yurt, 4.30pm - 7pm CURRENTLY SUSPENDED. All our welcome. Come and connect with yourself, the community and the Great Spirit through simple devotional singing, dance, prayer, readings, stories, ritual and silent reflection - may incl. a peace dance with Ralph & Vitalija. In taking part, we bring the blessing of our presence and, in turn, we are blessed by the occasion. Each month has a different theme.
Venue: The Yurt, Callis Community Gardens, Charlestown (from Hebden Bridge 1 Mile along the canal towards Todmorden, or A646 opposite Stoney Lane) =>
web map with arrow on streetmap.co.ukDonation: £5 / £4 / £5 suggested
Contact: Leah Findlay on 078251 68742 - 01422 647102 - e: leahfindlay[AT]rocketmail.com
See facebook.com/eventsattheyurt

3rd Sun / month: Hebden Bridge Dances of Universal Peace - Simple Dances and Chants to Delight the Heart and Feed the Soul with Beautiful Live Music with Jilani and Robert, 4pm - 6pm
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3rd Sunday / month sessions for 2017,

Jilani is an international Dance leader and musician, who powerfully
transmits the sacred, mystical energy of the Dances, whilst also bringing
lightness, humour and joy. Her Dance workshops are always an invitation to
journey deeply, profoundly supported by the music of her voice and viola.
Accompanied by her husband Robert on the guitar she effortlessly creates a safe
and held space where people can feel confident, while her relaxed and patient
teaching style means they easily learn the words, chants and movements.
Download & print an A4 POSTER for Hebden Bridge Sundays (pdf file)
Cost: £10 / £7
Contact: Jilani Cordelia: 01422 886410 - jilanicordelia[AT]gmail.comVenue: Hebden Bridge Methodist Church, Market Street / Hebble End, HX7 8EU -
www.calderdalemethodists.org.uk/churches/hebdenbridge.phpweb map with arrow on streetmap.co.uk